Direct Care Worker II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks a Direct Care Worker II in the Metro Region, Framingham, to oversee shift operations and supervise lower-grade staff. The role involves direct adult care in home and community settings, with required MAP, CPR, First Aid, and approved restraint training.

ERO duties include upholding rights, health and safety, and documentation. The position is located in the Metro Residential Services Program in Framingham with a Tuesday-Saturday 6:45AM-3:15PM schedule and

Qualifications

• Capacity to participate in inter-disciplinary health care teams.
• Skilled in dealing tactfully with persons from varied backgrounds under stress.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, promote, and protect individuals’ rights and dignity in compliance with regulations.
• Perform functional supervision of DSW I’s including daily supervision and training.
• Provide direct care services in daily living, social and leisure skills.
• Provide health and safety interventions including medication administration, First Aid, CPR, and de-escalation where needed.
• Document, maintain, and review confidential records and manage funds for activities.
• Assist with housekeeping and meal preparation and related duties.

Skills

Inter-disciplinary teamwork

People skills

De-escalation techniques

Staff supervision

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Job Description - Direct Care Worker II (260005WD)

Job Description

Direct Care Worker II - ( 260005WD )

Description

TheDepartment of Developmental ServicesMetro Region is seeking a dynamic and energetic person to the role ofDirect Care Worker II, the second level in the direct support series. Incumbent will be responsible to oversee the day-to-day operation of the shift, support and supervise staff of lower grades, and provide robust and meaningful supports to adults with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities in their home and community. Mediation Administration Program certification, CPR and First Aid and approved restraint curriculum training will be required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain, promote, and protect individual’s rights and dignity in compliance with DDS, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform functional supervision of DSW I’s including daily supervision, training, and ensuring compliance with DDS’s mission and guiding principles.
• Provide direct care services in daily living, social and leisure skills by instructing, supporting, and/or interacting with individuals in all aspects of their daily lives.
• Provide health and safety interventions through the administration of medications, First Aid, CPR, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Intervention, Fire Safety, and so forth, so as to ensure the overall health and safety of the individuals.
• Document, maintain, and review confidential individual records, including accountability for individuals’ funds that are distributed for recreation/shopping/inclusion activities.
• Assist with housekeeping and food-related duties, including but not limited to menu plaining, meal/snack preparation, cleaning, laundry, and maintenance activities.

*This summary of the primary functions of the position is not a complete list of duties and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Capacity to participate in inter-disciplinary health care teams.
• Skilled in establishing rapport and deal tactfully with persons from varied ethnic cultural, economic backgrounds, and/or under physical, emotional stress, or in stressful settings and providing supportive supervision to staff of lower grades.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard DDS policies, procedures, methods, techniques, safety practices
• Ability to establish relationships with individuals, families, providers, physicians and staff members.
• Willingness to work varied shifts and/or irregular hours/weekends, holidays, nights.
• Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Agency Requirements:

• Must possess current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Applicants must pass the Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification.
• After successfully completing a training program, the selected candidate must acquire and maintain; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid (FA) certification, and certification in a DDS approved de-escalation/restraint curriculum (currently PABC).

Please Note: This position is designated as an "EMERGENCY" position in the Department of Developmental Services Emergency Plan. This means that whenever the Governor declares that the Commonwealth is in a state of emergency, selected applicant will be required to report to work. This is a 24 hour /7 days a week staff position. Candidates must be able to be flexible in their work schedule. The Department of Developmental Services requires employees in this position to be able to perform "MANDATORY OVERTIME" when circumstances dictate the need.

This position is located in the Metro Residential Services Program in Framingham, MA

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 6:45AM-3:15PM

Days Off: Sunday and Monday

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the program.

About the Department of Developmental Services:

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

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Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have (